USLC 2023 Schedule and Topics
Schedule*
(Note: all times are in Pacific Time)
| Thursday 1/26 |
Pre-Conference Day & Registration
(If you plan on attending a pre-conference session, you should plan on arriving on Wednesday 1/25) |
| 8:00 AM |
Pre-Conference Workshops
Topics: How to Start a Lavender Farm, Culinary Workshop & Photography, Off-Site Tour with Marketing & Connection Focus |
| Time TBD |
Registration |
| Friday 1/27 |
Day 1 |
| 7 am - 8 am |
Registration |
| 8 am - 10:00 am |
General Session |
| 10:00 am - 10:45 am |
Break with Vendors |
| 10:45 am - 12:00 pm |
Sessions, Panels & Discussions |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch with Vendors |
| 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm |
Sessions, Panels & Discussions |
| 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm |
Break with Vendors |
| 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm |
Sessions, Panels & Discussions |
| 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Break with Vendors |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Dinner |
| Saturday 1/28 |
Day 2 |
| 8:30 am - 11:00 am |
General Session, Announcements, Annual Meeting |
| 11:00 am - 11:45 am |
Break with Vendors |
| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm |
Sessions, Panels & Discussions |
| 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
Lunch with Vendors |
| 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm |
Sessions, Panels & Discussions |
| 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm |
Break with Vendors |
| 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm |
Sessions, Panels & Discussions |
| 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm |
Closing Session |
*Schedule is subject to change
Topics
Here are just some of the topics that you can look forward to at USLC 2023 (official titles subject to change):
- Real Science of Lavender Plants
- Branding Your Labeling & Packaging
- Farm Employment (Paid & Unpaid Employment)
- Harvest & Post-Harvest Equipment Advancement
- Culinary Lavender
- Planting in Various Climates
- Marketing, Advertising & Co-Marketing
- Setting Standards for Measuring Lavender Harvests
- Distillation & Hydrosol Equipment
- Latest on New Cultivars- International Perspective
- How to Teach a Workshop
- Fungus, Diseases & Pests
- Farm & Business Transitions- What Happens When You Want to Retire?
- Product Development
- Lavender/Herb Research, Medicinal Uses & New Studies
- Beekeeping
- Tips for Photographing Your Lavender Plants, Food & Products
There will also be much more in store, including a Welcome Reception, Networking Meals and a special evening session!
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